Poplar Hill Generating Plant is a 45 MW gas power plant in Canada, operated by Dynasty Power Generation. Ranked #94 of 99 gas plants in Canada. Its 45 MW represents 0.15% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. The largest gas plant in Canada is the Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, making Poplar Hill 47.6 times smaller. The nearest plant within 50 km is Grande Prairie EcoPower (25 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Alberta, approximately 450 km northwest of Edmonton.
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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